What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Assistant I/Unit Secretary, Critical Care position at Wake Forest?
PRN
Critical Care
Lexington Medical Center
JOB SUMMARY:
Assists nursing staff in providing patient care for assigned unit in addition to performing unit clerical duties.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High school senior or high school graduate (or equivalent) required
- Clinical experience preferred
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required, registered with the Division of Health Service Regulation with no substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriations of property
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or CPR required
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Completes clerical duties for patient admissions and assembling of medical records.
- Ensures complete, confidential, accurate and timely communication of patient information.
- Handles and screens incoming calls, and transmits messages as necessary.
- Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner.
- Contributes to a safe, secure and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers by following established procedures.
- Conducts work in an organized, quiet, efficient manner and demonstrates ability to cope with stressful situations.
- Performs NA1 4 skills within the guidelines of medical facility's NA-1 Enhancer Program.
- Provides or assists the patient with personal hygiene, comfort, and activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Completes assigned unit responsibilities and assists other staff members in completion of their duties when time permits.
- Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Reliable and maintains a professional appearance
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Good computer skills
- Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands
- Knowledgeable of all patient level care (pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric)
